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Acidic Oceans Will Kill Coral Reefs :: Added: Jul 10, 2008 :: Author: VOAvideo :: Duration: 3:23 :: Description :: Nearly half of the
U.S. coral reef ecosystems are considered to be in "poor" or "fair"
condition according to a new analysis of the U.S. National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. The report was presented during
the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
this week. Producer Zulima Palacio looks into the new report on the eve
of the International Year of the Reef 2008. Jim Bertel narrates the
story.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports Coral Reefs serve as breeding grounds for the world's seafood and act as indicators of overall ocean health: Jeanette Waddell, Marine Biologist, NOAA: "coral reefs are a canary in the coal mine... They are extremely sensitive to changes in their environment... EcoDelMar.org/NOAA_survey_says
NOAA Coral Reef Survey...
Coral Reefs in danger: BBC :: Blue Planet

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